We met at Otterspool Way late as usual, but had a good excuse this time, still suffering from jet lag as just got back from LA.
Waiting for us was Steve, Bill, Len and Rob. Weather was cold but at least it was dry and so we set off straight away, good journey there and so arrived at about 10 30am.
Not many bikes had arrived maybe because of the cold weather so naturally our first stop was the cafe for a nice hot cup of tea and coffee,
Was well disappointed with the price as small cup of tea cost £.50 and for a coffee £2.00.
Brian had two cups and he was still not satisfied, what a rip off!
Met Steve, Karen and their grandchildren for a good chat as I had not seen them for a long time,
Was very pleasantly surprised when coming out of the cafe to see the field was getting filed up with so many fantastic bikes, old and new. It took us ages walking around the grounds and also there were quite a few stalls selling so many interesting things.
We met up with many Busy Bee members namely Dave Scott, Derick, Harry, Laurie,
Ian, Frank, Geoff, Dee, Alison and Terry throughout the day. We even bumped into our Club president Peter Mayne who told us about the little shop just outside the show which sells everything. So off we went to the back of the shops was a deli and you can buy brilliant rolls, sandwiches, teas, coffee, meats etc., at very good prices? The weather was getting warmer but colder so tables and chairs were put outside for people to sit on, a great little find.
The weather was getting colder after a good wander around and chatting to so many interesting people. We saw a board in the next field saying food and drinks so we walked down the path and there was a club house which was lovely and warm. It was a meeting place for families and a play area for children where they could meet other families and enjoy food and drinks which were reasonably priced.
Quite a few bikes also found the place and like us spent about half an hour warming up with a very large mug of hot tea. When going back to the show quite a few bikes had gone home.
The wind had picked up so Brian and l decided to go home before it got any worse.
On the way out we saw lan had lost his house keys and was looking very worried. Luckily when we arrived home he phoned to say someone had handed them in thank goodness also in the purse was his money as well.
Thanks to the honesty of our fellow bikers it all ended well for Ian. A very pleasant day out although could have been a bit warmer but cannot grumble as we have been so lucky with all the sunny weekends this summer. Let’s hope next year will be as good. Pat Beasely
